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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.13, 2,503.31 and 1,067.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.13, 2,503.31 and 1,067.72 is: 1,473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.13 : 2,503.31 = 1,067.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.13/2,503.31 = 1,067.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.13x = 2,503.31 × 1,067.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.13x = 2,672,816.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,816.30/1,814.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.33

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